American School of The Hague
The American School of The Hague is an international school located in Wassenaar, the Netherlands. Students aged between 3 to 18 years old, who represent up to 80 nationalities, with 28 percent American and 15 percent Dutch nationals.
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| Coordinates | 52°8′46″N 4°25′20″E |
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| Type | Private International School |
| Motto | We build a better world as we become better human beings, hear and value every voice, keep every promise, and celebrate every achievement. |
| Established | 1953 |
| Director | Dr. Courtney Lowe |
| Faculty | approx. 200 |
| Grades | Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 |
| Number of students | approx. 1,220 |
| Campuses | 2 (Main and ECC) |
| Color(s) | Gold and royal blue |
| Athletics | Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Country, Swimming, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
| Mascot | Trojans |
| Arts | Theater, Photography, Visual Arts, Music |
| Website | www |
Overview
ASH was founded in 1953. Its purpose was to provide an American style education to children of international cooperation and government employees.[1] The board of trustees are elected by the parents and are responsible for the governance of ASH. The school is accredited by NEASC - New England Association of Schools and Colleges.[1] The school has three divisions, elementary school, middle school and high school.[1] In 1989 a new campus was built, next to the Rijksstraatweg in Wassenaar which was opened by then-Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and First Lady Barbara Bush.[2]
References
- "The American School of The Hague – A Brief Overview of ASH". Archived from the original on October 7, 2006. Retrieved February 14, 2008.
- Radcliffe, Donnie (July 18, 1989). "Friendship and the First Lady". The Washington Post.
With Barbara Bush it's unveiling plaques or cornerstones. Yesterday she assisted at the latter for the American School of The Hague at nearby Wassenaar